Job Summary
The Journalism Fellow is a 3-6 month position offering recent graduates the opportunity to work on chart-topping podcasts covering a variety of topics ranging from international affairs to emerging tech. You’ll work with former Bloomberg and NPR producers and experienced journalists to develop engaging, informative, and newsworthy content for our clients. During this period you will be evaluated on your work performance and may be eligible to have your Fellowship converted to a full-time position after the Fellowship term.
About Global Situation Room:
The Global Situation Room®, Inc. (GSR) is an elite, full-service public relations firm offering clients sophisticated solutions for their most complex communications challenges. Our areas of expertise include counter-crisis management, thought leadership, and global engagement campaigns. We ensure clients are able to not only survive, but to thrive amidst the regularity of today’s risks, drive the debate on key issues, and effectively engage both globally, and at a grass-roots level. GSR has prominently placed clients on every major national and international media outlet, helped them navigate through their most complex crises, and gained strong, sustainable support for their brand with key strategic and targeted audiences.
Situation Room Studios (SRS), the podcasting division of GSR, utilizes access to a high-powered network of leading journalists, government officials, and celebrities to elevate conversations that are important to our clients. We book top guests that attract large audiences. Led by the former head of radio politics programs at Bloomberg, our team shapes these conversations into national network-quality shows like the top-charting global affairs podcast, including One Decision and The Next Innovation.
We do more than just create news-quality content. Our team ensures it also makes news. By fully integrating the earned media experts at our renowned consulting firm Global Situation Room into the process, clients’ content connects with key reporters and often generates headlines, from the New York Times to the Wall Street Journal, the BBC to POLITICO. Together, our sophisticated consulting services and chart-topping podcasts provide clients with unrivaled opportunities to elevate and advance critical conversations in the most influential circles around the world.
GSR is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff , and we encourage those with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Duties & Responsibilities:
● Draft in-depth research briefs and episode outlines in a timely fashion with little input or
editing required.
● Lead proactive and reactive media outreach and strategy on behalf of the podcast team.
● Conduct podcast research and pre-interviews and provide constructive performance
feedback after the interview.
● Create show scripts, descriptions and promotional content.
● Schedule and coordinate meetings with podcast guests and hosts.
● Podcast guest and topic ideation and outreach.
● Generate compelling social media content for the podcast.
● Knowledge of audio and video editing programs.
● Assist in the planning and execution of podcast-related events.
● Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities
● Demonstrated understanding of the podcast industry.
● Strong ability to produce quality work under tight deadlines.
● Ability to successfully multitask.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
● Collaborative, positive attitude, and ability to self-motivate.
● Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
Education & Experience
● Bachelor’s degree in journalism, international or government affairs, public relations,
media relations or a related field is required.
● Journalism or other media experience is a plus.
● Production experience including audio/video editing is preferred.
● Previous experience writing and developing research and/or communications materials.
As a Fellow, you will not be eligible for company benefits.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to careers@globalsitroom.com.